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Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Shubham Komarpant, under the banner of Justice for Canacona, has raised a series of questions over alleged irregularities in the functioning of Balram Education Society in Canacona, citing information obtained under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The concerns relate to school permissions, the existence and shifting of school premises, the release of government grants, the use of public buildings and compliance with regulations governing educational institutions. According to the press note, the Education Department granted permission to Balram Education Society to operate a school at Fulamol, Gaondongrim. However, Komarpant alleges that no school building or students…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Nearly 20 abandoned laterite quarries in Goa are set to be considered for restoration under a proposed initiative backed by a Rs 2 crore allocation from the North Goa District Mineral Foundation Trust (NGDMFT). The Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB) is expected to prepare a rehabilitation plan aimed at making these neglected sites safer and exploring possibilities for their productive use. The proposal envisages assessing whether selected quarries can support activities such as regulated fishing, tourism and recreation, while taking local environmental conditions into account. The funding provision follows an assessment by the Foundation’s Project Management Unit,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Deposit Refund Scheme Authority has laid down the fee structure for businesses participating in the state’s Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS), marking a step towards putting the packaging recovery mechanism into operation. Two separate notifications cover the Reverse Collection Fee (RCF) and the Annual System Participation Fee (ASPF). The charges apply to manufacturers, producers, importers and brand owners registering for and participating in the scheme. Under the reverse collection component, the notified rate is Rs 10 per metric tonne for glass, rigid plastic, flexible plastic, metal cans and liquid packaging boards, including Tetra Pak. Multi-layered packaging…

Team Goemkarponn FATORDA: Goa Forward Party president and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai has criticised the BJP government over the alleged delay in disbursing the promised ₹3,000 financial assistance, claiming that more than 2 lakh applicants are still waiting for the amount. According to Sardesai, out of 3,06,396 applicants, only around 1 lakh have received the payment, leaving a large number of beneficiaries awaiting the promised assistance. Slamming the government over the delay, Sardesai said women do not need publicity stunts or grand announcements but timely delivery of the financial assistance promised to them. “Our sisters don’t need publicity stunts and…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The South Goa District Administration has set November 30, 2026, as the deadline for the on-site verification and registration of unregistered Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs), stepping up enforcement of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, in compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court. The directive was issued by Collector and District Magistrate Ms. Egna Cleetus, IAS, during a review meeting of the District Level Committee, attended by Deputy Collector Shri Bhiku L. Gavas and representatives of various taluka administrations, local bodies and government departments. Of the 385 Bulk Waste Generators identified in South Goa, only…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A meeting with representatives of recognised political parties was held in Margao to discuss proposals for the rationalisation of polling stations in six Assembly constituencies of South Goa district ahead of the State Assembly elections. The proposals, received from the Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) of Ponda, Mormugao, Dabolim, Fatorda, Margao and Benaulim constituencies, include the deletion and shifting of polling stations, as well as modifications and changes in the nomenclature of polling station sections. The meeting was attended by Shri Altinho Gomes, representative of the Indian National Congress, and Shri Durgadas Kamat, representative of the Goa Forward…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Department of Archaeology has acquired a 16th–17th century sculpture of Kalbhairav, handed over by the Committee of Shree Dev Sapteshwar Bhagavati Pramukh Panchayatan Devasthan, Mandrem, Pernem, following the replacement of the original idol with a new one. The heritage sculpture was acquired by Dipika Gaonkar, Exploration Officer of the Department of Archaeology, who will undertake a detailed study of the artefact to understand its historical and cultural significance. Director of the Department of Archaeology, Dr Balaji Shenoy, said the department would carry out a detailed examination of the sculpture as part of its efforts to study…